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Originally Posted by wmhjr
There are good reasons for this also. I recognize that there are pros and cons to release of some information, however IN GENERAL (to be clear, not making any statements about this event) once things get out in the public domain there is no longer any control, and it is getting more and more difficult to satisfy event insurance, liability, legal, and venue restrictions. Problem is that on the web things tend to spiral out of control and often out of context - and in some cases this could result in less events being possible. It's all well and good when things are discussed here. Right up until the point where the underwriter discovers a thread and refuses future liability coverage. Then we'll be reducing the number of (well run) events rather than increasing them. Just something to think about.
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Exactly. When the promoters can't get insurance and the events are cancelled, where will we all be? Remember, a lot of these events were started to give all of us a venue to have SAFE fun with our vehicles with out having to build race cars. I've done that, that is not what my Dad and I are in this for. But, we would like to be able to
drive it hard in a controlled atmosphere. As Mark said your safety is mainly your own concern. I also agree with Todd. Some out there have more money than knowledge. That is where a good tech official can help. Part of safety also is knowing what your vehicle is capable of and knowing it's limits. This whole subject in my opinion has the potential to ruin this Pro-Touring "movement" if you will. If this can not be worked through, there are going to be a ton of 6 figure race cars for the street that don't have a sand box to play in. Chances are they will not meet any sanctioning body rules completely and there won't be enough to create a class. Who's ready to to put their 150K Camaro on the track wheel to wheel instead of against the clock?
Just my .02!
